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Where can I get one and for how much?

Where can I get one and for how much?

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* The Raspberry Pi can no longer only be purchased via their official distribution partners - detailed information can be found on the [[Buying RPi | RPi Buying Guide]] page.

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* The Raspberry Pi can not only be purchased via their official distribution partners - detailed information can be found on the [[RPi Buying | Buying Guide]] page.

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* Additional accessories, peripherals and merchandise are available through the [http://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi Shop], as well as [http://modmypi.com/ ModMyPi's Store], [http://thepihut.com/ The Pi Hut's Store], [http://easyaspistore.com/ the EasyAsPi Store], and many others on Amazon [http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Amazon UK] and eBay [http://www.ebay.co.uk/ eBay UK] websites.

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* Additional accessories, peripherals and merchandise are available through the [http://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi Shop], as well as [http://www.pi-supply.com/ Pi Supply], [http://thepihut.com/ The Pi Hut], [http://modmypi.com/ ModMyPi], the [http://easyaspistore.com/ EasyAsPi Store], [http://www.buyraspberrypi.com.au BuyRaspberryPi Australia], and many others on [http://www.amazon.co.uk/ Amazon UK] and [http://www.ebay.co.uk/ eBay UK] websites.

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* You can find out which peripherals and such are tested to work with the Pi in the [[RPi_VerifiedPeripherals | Verified Peripherals]] section

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* Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up.

* Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up.

* If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]]

* If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]]

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* If you are not using a HDMI monitor you may need to set up the correct video mode by editing the [[RPiconfig]] text file on the SD-card.

* Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop.

* Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop.

* Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt'''

* Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt'''

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* The unit will support a range of [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|devices, peripherals and accessories]].

* The unit will support a range of [[RPi VerifiedPeripherals|devices, peripherals and accessories]].

* The [[Rpi Low-level peripherals|Low-level interfaces]] allow the use of optional [[RPi Expansion Boards|Expansion Boards]] in a wide range of projects.

* The [[Rpi Low-level peripherals|Low-level interfaces]] allow the use of optional [[RPi Expansion Boards|Expansion Boards]] in a wide range of projects.

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* You can also connect via the built-in [[RPi_Serial_Connection|serial port]]

* For more advanced issues including see [[RPi Advanced Setup|Advanced Setup]].

* For more advanced issues including see [[RPi Advanced Setup|Advanced Setup]].

* [[RPi Peripherals|Setting up peripherals - examples/HowTos]]

* [[RPi Peripherals|Setting up peripherals - examples/HowTos]]

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*Information about installing. specific [[RPi_applications|applications]] is available through the link.

*Information about installing. specific [[RPi_applications|applications]] is available through the link.

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=== Translations ===

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* English: [[R-Pi Hub]]

* English: [[R-Pi Hub]]

* Français: [[FR:R-Pi Hub]]

* Français: [[FR:R-Pi Hub]]

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* Português: [[Pt-BR:R-Pi Hub]]

Any help translating would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already contributed!

Any help translating would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who have already contributed!

Revision as of 20:55, 10 June 2013

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About

The Raspberry Pi production board (model B Rev 2.0)

The Raspberry Pi (short: RPi or RasPi) is an ultra-low-cost ($25-$35) credit-card sized Linux computer which was conceived with the primary goal of teaching computer programming to children. It was developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, which is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409). The foundation exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing. The device is expected to have many other applications both in the developed and the developing world (Read more).

Products are RoHS, CE, FCC, CTick, CSA and WEEE compliant[2]. In common with all Electronic and Electrical products the Raspberry Pi should not be disposed of in household waste. Please contact the distributor from whom you purchased your Raspberry Pi device for details regarding WEEE in your country.

Price: 25USD Model A, 35USD for Model B, excluding taxes, postage and packaging. For information about availability and shipping see the Buying Guide.

History

If you are interested in why the Raspberry Pi was created, and why it is what it is, check the General History page, which highlights relevant events in its history. It is not intended to be a detailed history, so it can be read quickly. You could also check the design changes page for how the Raspberry Pi has evolved, and the manufacturing differences page that may help if you are having problems with your board.